Why Sign Language Was Banned in America

The video explores the complexities of cochlear implants and the rich culture of the deaf community. It highlights the importance of sign language, its role in brain development, and the historical challenges faced by the deaf community, such as the Milan Conference's impact on deaf education. The video emphasizes the cognitive benefits of bilingualism, advocating for the inclusion of both sign and spoken languages in education to enhance learning and communication for both deaf and hearing individuals.

What is the significance of American Sign Language (ASL) in the context of deaf culture?

What role do gestures and facial expressions play in communication?

How did the collaboration between French educators and American advocates in 1816 impact deaf education?

What were the consequences of the 1880 conference led by Alexander Graham Bell for the deaf community?

What impact did the Milan Conference have on the perception of sign language?

How does the brain process language differently for those who acquire it late?

Why is it important to provide both sign language and spoken language to deaf children?

In what ways does learning sign language benefit cognitive development in children?

What are some of the misconceptions about deaf individuals and their ability to communicate?

How can society better support the deaf community and their language needs?